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Graphic Design

Provider:
George Brown College
Course Code:
G102
Qualification Level:
Advanced Diploma
Course Area:
Creative Arts
Duration:
3-Year
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Course Fees:
CAD 18,221 Per Year
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
January, September
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Course Overview

Graphic Design three-year advanced diploma program, you can look forward to working on real-life projects in state-of-the-art labs and through the power of industry networking.

You'll spend the first three semesters building a strong foundation in the core subjects of design, typography, production, digital applications, drawing for design, and design culture. In your fourth semester, you'll select a major in either Communication Design, preparing you for a career in Corporate Design, or Advertising Design, which prepares you for a career at an advertising agency. During this time, you'll continue developing applied skills through intensive studio projects.

In the final year of your program, you'll dive into a thesis or major project, where you can bring together all the skills you've learned throughout your studies. You'll also take professional practice classes, which will prepare you for a seamless transition into the workplace.

Course Structure

Course Structure:

Semester 1:

Core Courses: 6 (GRAF 1003, GRAF 1004, GRAF 1005, GRAF 1081, GRAF 1083, COMM 2000)

Semester 2:

Core Courses: 7 (GRAF 1014, GRAF 1015, GRAF 1038, GRAF 1082, GRAF 1084, GRAF 1039)

Semester 3:

Core Courses: 7 (GRAF 1056, GRAF 1106, GRAF 2024, GRAF 2026, GRAF 2037, GNED)

Semester 4:

Core Courses: 5 (DESN 1138, GRAF 1064, GRAF 1133, GRAF 1114, GNED)

Elective: 1 (GRAF)

Semester 5:

Core Courses: 5 (GRAF 1134, GRAF 1135, GRAF 3014, GRAF Design Elective, GNED)

Elective: 1 (GRAF)

Semester 6:

Core Courses: 3 (GRAF 3013, GRAF Design Elective, GRAF Design Elective)

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements
  1. Minimum overall of 50% in Secondary Education Examination (SEE) or class 10th and in Higher Secondary Education Board (HSEB) or class 12th
  2. English: 50% or Higher in (SEE) or class 10th and in (HSEB) or class 12th
  3. For students applying to Information Technology, Construction & Engineering programs (i.e.: Mechanical, Civil, Electro-Mechanical, IT/Computers, Architecture, Construction, Interior Design): minimum overall of 50% in MATH in 10th (SEE) AND 12th (HSEB)
  4. For all other programs: 12th (HSEB) passing scores in English and Math. If no 12th (HSEB) Math, 50 % in 10th (SEE) Math is required.
  5. For some limited programs, minimum grades in Grade 12th (HSEB) Science, Math and English may be required.
Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum)  6.0, minimum 5.5 in each skill band.
TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum) 80 (online) minimum 20 in each skill band.
PTE Score (Minimum) 54, overall minimum 50 in each skill band.

Career Opportunities

As a graduate, you'll have the skills and knowledge needed to work in a variety of graphic design or advertising industry positions, specializing in:

  1. graphic design
  2. corporate identity design
  3. editorial
  4. environmental graphics
  5. exhibition design
  6. packaging design
  7. multimedia
  8. motion graphics
  9. interaction
  10. retail identity
  11. wayfinding
  12. production design
  13. web design
  14. art direction
  15. advertising copywriting
  16. marketing coordination
  17. print advertising
  18. multimedia advertising

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